Where Are Android Phones Made?
Android is an operating system developed by Google — but Google doesn’t manufacture most of the phones. Instead, many different companies (Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Google Pixel, etc.) make Android phones, and they manufacture them all over the world.
Here’s a rough guide:
🌏 Main Manufacturing Countries
✅ China → The largest hub.
Most Android phones — like Xiaomi, OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo, Huawei, and even Samsung’s cheaper models — are assembled in Chinese factories.
China has huge supply chains, advanced assembly lines, and lower labor costs.
✅ South Korea → Samsung’s flagship models (like the Galaxy S and Fold series) are often developed here, though some are made elsewhere.
✅ Vietnam → Samsung shifted a lot of production to Vietnam to diversify away from China. Big Samsung factories here make many Galaxy models.
✅ India → Many companies (like Xiaomi, Realme, Samsung) now assemble phones in India to meet local market demands and avoid import taxes.
✅ Taiwan → Companies like Asus and some Google Pixel models (assembled by Foxconn) are linked to Taiwanese manufacturing.
✅ Indonesia, Brazil, others → Some companies have smaller plants here, especially for local/regional assembly.
💡 Why Does It Matter?
Where a phone is made can affect:
Cost and taxes
Supply chain reliability
Ethical sourcing and labor practices
BUT the design and software usually come from the company’s headquarters (e.g., Google HQ in the US, Samsung HQ in Korea), even if assembly happens in other countries.